Chapter 26 Quiz

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. Which of the following statements is NOT true of both Bach and Handel?

Both were distinguished virtuosos on the harpsichord correct incorrect

Both went blind in their later years correct incorrect

Both were renowned for composing opera correct incorrect

Both were born into the Lutheran faiths correct incorrect

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. Consider the following statement and choose the best response: "Handel composed a large orchestral piece, The Music for the Royal Fireworks, to celebrate the end of one of the many wars that embroiled England and its American colonies."

The statement is true. correct incorrect

The statement is false because Handel composed the piece for the coronation of King Edward IV. correct incorrect

The statement is false because the piece in question is actually the Hallelujah Chorus. correct incorrect

The statement is false because The Music for the Royal Fireworks was written to celebrate the end of one of the many wars between England and other European monarchies. correct incorrect

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. Which statement about Handel's Water Music is true?

Its final version comprises nearly four dozen pieces of modest length correct incorrect

It was originally performed on a barge correct incorrect

Handel likely wrote it to curry favor with Queen Anne correct incorrect

It is the first of Handel's compositions to include only stringed instruments correct incorrect

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. Why was the Royal Academy of Music founded?

To provide musical education for the poor correct incorrect

To generate income to support productions of Italian opera correct incorrect

As a way for Handel to bring in distinguished musicians from the Continent correct incorrect

To build a rival institution to Bach's famous school at St. Thomas correct incorrect

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. In which city did Handel NOT work during his lifetime?

Leipzig correct incorrect

Hanover correct incorrect

London correct incorrect

Rome correct incorrect

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. Which term is used to describe music written for specific events?

Eventful music correct incorrect

Occasional music correct incorrect

Realmusik correct incorrect

Incidental music correct incorrect

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. Consider the following statement and choose the best response: "After deciding not to pursue a career in law, Handel moved to Hamburg where he played the harpsichord for the municipal orchestra."

The statement is true. correct incorrect

The statement is false because Handel originally studied medicine. correct incorrect

The statement is false because Handel moved to Berlin after leaving his studies. correct incorrect

The statement is false because Handel played violin in the municipal orchestra. correct incorrect

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. Consider the following statement and choose the best response: "While the repeated A section in a da capo aria slows down the progress of the story, the repeated material allowed singers to showcase their voices through trills, runs, and other ornaments."

The statement is true. correct incorrect

The statement is false because the traditional da capo aria does not include any repeated material. correct incorrect

The statement is false because the term for this type of piece is an al dente aria. correct incorrect

The statement is false because singers were never allowed to add ornaments or other improvisatory material to an aria of any sort. correct incorrect

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. Listen to the following excerpt from Handel's Water Music, Air in F Major. In the midst of this statement of the primary material, what instrument group does Handel add to the orchestration?

Strings correct incorrect

Percussion correct incorrect

Woodwinds correct incorrect

Horns correct incorrect

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. Why is Handel's opera Rinaldo historically unique?

It was the first opera to make use of an all-female cast correct incorrect

It was the first Italian opera composed for England correct incorrect

Because of it, the Queen of England to ban opera for over a decade correct incorrect

It was the first time any composer used a full orchestra with percussion and woodwinds in an opera correct incorrect

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. Which statement about Handel's time in Italy is true?

He spent most of his time performing, and did not begin composing until he left Italy. correct incorrect

He lived primarily in Venice and Rome. correct incorrect

He composed over 100 cantatas while in Italy. correct incorrect

He remained aloof from musical and social circles, preferring to focus on his work. correct incorrect

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. Handel was famous for writing in many genres during his lifetime; which one first thrust him into the public eye?

Oratorios correct incorrect

Concertos correct incorrect

Suites correct incorrect

Operas correct incorrect

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. What was the title of Handel's first English oratorio?

The Messiah correct incorrect

Zadok the Priest correct incorrect

Esther correct incorrect

Creation correct incorrect

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. Listen to the following excerpt from Handel's Water Music; what rhythmic device does Handel use throughout this piece?

Augmentation correct incorrect

Syncopation correct incorrect

Undulation correct incorrect

Overture Style correct incorrect